Daytime running lamp bypass
01-13-2006, 09:50 PM
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Daytime running lamp bypass Does anyone know how I could bypass my daytime running lamps, but still have them work for blinkers and with the headlights on? The vehicle is a '97 T/A. Thanks.
01-14-2006, 12:15 AM
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If your's is an auto like mine, you can simply pull out the blue plug from the DRL module (you'll need to remove the radio first to gain access to the DRL module). If it's a manual, there's a different approach to it. Not sure where I saw it. I will post when I find it.
The reason it doesn't work on manuals is because the power trunk will no longer work as the brake light will not illuminate on the dash when you pull the parking brake.
The reason it doesn't work on manuals is because the power trunk will no longer work as the brake light will not illuminate on the dash when you pull the parking brake.
01-14-2006, 01:16 PM
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The following was taken from www.f-body.org:
The blue connector on the DRL module has eight cavities, but only seven of them are used. Cavity B is empty. I discovered that if that terminal is grounded, your DRLs are disabled. The black wire in cavity A is a ground, so I took the DRL module apart (easy to do, the cover just slips off) and solder-jumpered the A and B terminals on the PCB. This leaves you with no DRLs, you power hatch and handbrake light still works, and it all looks factory. Easy to undo if you want.
Some people have expressed a desire for a switch to select whether you want the DRLs or not. This is very easy to do. All you need to do is put a switch inline with the wire that's jumping cavity A and cavity B, and that's it. You will not need to be concerned with fuses in this situation because you're jumping a ground, not a hot wire.
The blue connector on the DRL module has eight cavities, but only seven of them are used. Cavity B is empty. I discovered that if that terminal is grounded, your DRLs are disabled. The black wire in cavity A is a ground, so I took the DRL module apart (easy to do, the cover just slips off) and solder-jumpered the A and B terminals on the PCB. This leaves you with no DRLs, you power hatch and handbrake light still works, and it all looks factory. Easy to undo if you want.
Some people have expressed a desire for a switch to select whether you want the DRLs or not. This is very easy to do. All you need to do is put a switch inline with the wire that's jumping cavity A and cavity B, and that's it. You will not need to be concerned with fuses in this situation because you're jumping a ground, not a hot wire.
01-15-2006, 02:14 PM
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Don't get Me wrong, but the ambers do look pretty good in the daytime. But I have blackouts on them and I'm going for the blacked out front end look. During the day I want My entire front end to be black, thats all.
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01-15-2006, 03:18 PM
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wat i trying to state,is that on my camaro all my interior lights use to work and now they dont.ive ask on the forums some members have the same problem and have no clue wat it can be.and i was wondering if any of u guys know something.they told me that it can be some realys or sensors behind the glove box
01-15-2006, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MiaSSmaro98
wat i trying to state,is that on my camaro all my interior lights use to work and now they dont.ive ask on the forums some members have the same problem and have no clue wat it can be.and i was wondering if any of u guys know something.they told me that it can be some realys or sensors behind the glove box
01-16-2006, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
Why do some people spend so much time on trying to figure out how to disable a safety item?
Id like to know the same. I really dont understand the people that disable airbags to put in a screen.
01-16-2006, 09:27 AM
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I don't agree with disabling safety items such as air bags. In fact, I always wear my seat belt.
But, I agree with whatbrown 100% as I don't like the way cars look with DRL's either. On top of that, the bulbs will last longer once the DRL's are disabled. Lastly, I don't recall seeing any Fords with DRL's. So until they become a requirement on all cars, mine are staying off. They're disabled on my dad's 99 vette as well.
But, I agree with whatbrown 100% as I don't like the way cars look with DRL's either. On top of that, the bulbs will last longer once the DRL's are disabled. Lastly, I don't recall seeing any Fords with DRL's. So until they become a requirement on all cars, mine are staying off. They're disabled on my dad's 99 vette as well.
01-16-2006, 09:39 AM
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Well, they're not there for you or for your car's looks - they're there for other drivers. It is much easier to see a vehicle with lights on than without (especially in poor visibility - rain, fog, dusk, etc.). Believe me, as a motorcycle rider, I know being as visible as possible is a great safety feature. Even in the car it's nice to see DRLs or even automatic headlights for those people who don't think of putting on their lights when it might difficult for others to see them.
01-16-2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Sgt. Spuds
Pull your e-brake up one click, no brakes and no DRL's
01-16-2006, 05:55 PM
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The brake light on the dash is the only thing htat happens with the E-brake on that low, besides the elimiation of DRL's
Or you can do like me, have your DRL's burn out, then you dont have them....
Or you can do like me, have your DRL's burn out, then you dont have them....